About me: I just want to find someone who will be my equal, someone to relax and spend some quality time with. Of course I want the feeling of being madly in love, but I'm not obsessed with finding a hot woman (I'll settle for someone who is "hot" in my eyes), nor do I go to bars armed with cheesy pickup lines. I like coffee, NPR, trying different beers, cheesy 80's music, and sushi. I enjoy playing tennis and going for bike rides (...the kind with pedals).

In terms of my match, I don't have any particular type, but I hope to meet a genuinely nice person. What impresses me the most is a down-to-earth woman who leads a balanced life - one who has a good head on her shoulders and a career. I find sophistication and maturity to be very attractive and I'd like to meet someone who is capable of doing more than just going to bars and baseball games (yes, there is life beyond alcohol and sports!).

Fortunately or unfortunately, I do live and work in NJ. For those of you from Philly, if you can tolerate the whopping 15 minutes it takes for me to get to there, I'm all yours.

I'm an analyst for a large pension fund and I cover international stocks. It's a bit like being in the movie Wall Street (the first one) and a bit like the movie Stranger than Fiction (but sadly, more like the latter). I occasionally hobnob with CEOs, hedge fund managers, and the like - but honestly, all that doesn't impress me very much, it's the little things in life that matter the most.

In my free time, I'm really into trying different beers (microbrews). When there's nothing to do I like to watch a good documentary on the internet - but nothing too boring or weird. I love to read, especially about finance and dating. One of my guilty pleasures is watching House Hunters International. You can buy a mansion in South America for the cost of a condo, but risk being kidnapped and ransomed!

Entertaining myself - it's amazing what you can find at Redbox or on books for Kindle.

I have heard people say that I am handsome, but I just don't see it. Apparently I resemble Seth MacFarlane, Joshua Jackson, or Donny Osmond? Here's a new one - the actor who plays Castiel on Supernatural (yes, people watch way too much tv!).

Books: I like non-fiction books and self-help books about dating. Back in the day I was really into Hemingway and tried to venture into Faulkner, but it was like Greek to me.
Movies: Catch Me If You Can, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Lost in Translation, Meet the Parents, Meet the Fokkers. I like anything directed by Woody Allen or Wes Anderson.
Shows: I don't really have any TV shows that I watch regularly, but I was a huge LOST fan while it was on. My normal TV habits include the news and the occasional episode of Big Bang Theory.
Music: I just listen to whatever is on the radio (which is usually tuned to NPR), and I love 80's music.
Food:Chinese Food, sushi, mushroom pizza, Sam Adams beer, wine, dark chocolate, salsa, Mexican food.

Internet/computer, good food, STRONG coffee, my comfy bed (I take sleep VERY seriously - 300 thread count sheets, comfy down comforter, pillow top bed, etc.), something interesting to read, my car.

Plans for the future, and anything and everything related to Finance. Lately I've been thinking about moving to a small tropical island (...could it be the weather?!?). Just how long am I going be single for???

Watching some corny movie on TV while sipping some beer. I know these things don't sound too appealing, but I have a long commute and a somewhat stressful job, so I try to relax.

There's a very strong possibility that dating via the internet just doesn't work for me (and is having just one date with someone really enough to get to know that person??).

You're a petite, smart, and fit woman. I know it might seem like I'm picky, but I'm not a very big man! Having an active interest in coffee, good beer, dark chocolate, sushi, and NPR wouldn't hurt! Generally speaking, I won't be interested in you if you don't have your act together. I'm a professional adult and I'm really looking for the same.

Also, I apologize beforehand if I seem too optimistic! (Who doesn't want to possibly meet the one for you?!?). I'm sorry for seeing the glass half full! If I pique your interest, send me an e-mail - times are different, must men always make the first move??